Michael Wayne Dowden, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and son, passed away on August 23, 2018 at the age of 62. Preceding him in death were his parents, Clarence Dowden and Merle Dowden Robertson. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Jan; mother-in-law Millie Parker; daughter Lacey and her husband Keith Buford; son Cody Dowden and his wife Eve; three adoring granddaughters, Sadie, Clara, and Lila; and brothers, Eddie and wife Kathy, and Kenny and wife Nancy. He is also survived by additional nieces, nephews, cousins and many extended family and friends.
Mike was born September 14, 1955, in Fort Worth, Texas. After landing in Conroe, he attended Conroe High School where he met the love of his life and quickly moved in for the kill. He married her, immediately went to a rodeo, then proceeded to build a family who would roll their eyes at his jokes and love him like there was no tomorrow. He enjoyed golfing and playing poker, and lost as many golf balls as he did poker chips. He once told his wife his dream was to live long enough to dance with each of his granddaughters at their weddings. Though he wasn’t able to make that dream come true, his hard work and dedication as a father are what helped his family make so many of their dreams come true. He will be greatly missed.
The family will receive friends on Monday, August 27, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. at Metcalf Funeral Directors. A celebration of life will take place on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Metcalf Funeral Directors.
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